MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,577 miAbove average mileage for this year
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1/ BRAKE PIPES/FUEL PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK 3/ BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES STARTING TO CRACK
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1/ BRAKE PIPES/FUEL PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK 3/ BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES STARTING TO CRACK
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
1/ BRAKE PIPES/FUEL PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS 3/ BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK 4/ BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES STARTING TO CRACK 5/ SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER GLAND BUSH
1/ BRAKE PIPES/PETROL PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ ENGINE OIL LEAK 3/ REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES STARTING TO PERRISH
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
1/ BRAKE PIPES/PETROL PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ ENGINE OIL LEAK 3/ REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES STARTING TO PERRISH
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
1/ N/S/R TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS 2/ BRAKE FLUID LEVEL GETTING LOW 3/ BRAKE/PETROL PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 4/ ENGINE OIL LEAK 5/ FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
fuel pipes corroded
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
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M761 CLN is a 1995 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1995 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 124,102 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M761 CLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 31 years old, this BMW 518 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M761 CLN is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 28 March 1995.
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